Senior Electrical Engineer

Ramboll Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global architecture and engineering firm is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will design electrical systems for high-rise building projects and must have at least 8 years of experience, including 5 years in projects in Singapore or Malaysia. Key responsibilities include load estimation, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring designs meet all standards. Competitive benefits and a collaborative workplace await you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
• At least 5 years in Singapore or Malaysia projects.
• Proficient in BS-EN, NEC, CIBSE, NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for building projects.
• Undertake load estimation and coordination with other disciplines.
• Mentor junior engineers and review their work.

Skills

Electrical System Design

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

BE Electrical

Tools

Amtech

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Job Description

Snr Electrical Engineer - Electrical, High Rise and Complex, Singapore and Malaysia

We invite you to bring your Electrical System experience into play as you will be Designing electrical systems on projects to Ramboll and its Clients, in coordination with Architects and structural consultants, for all stages; i.e concept, schematic, detailed design, tender & construction. To succeed in this role you must have minimum B.Tech/ M.Tech, preferably Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering with min 6-8 years of professional experience in the relevant field. Are you our new Engineer- Electrical, Buildings? Click the apply-button to send your application.

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Buildings Department

As our new Snr Engineer– Electrical, Buildings you will be part of our global High‑Rise department, Ramboll’s dedicated team of high‑rise experts which have designed over 150 tall building projects globally, including some of the most technically challenging. You would be responsible for coordinating with project managers and/or engineers for design and draughting work in the High‑Rise department in India offices and supporting the global department which also has offices in Copenhagen, Dubai and Singapore.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

As a Snr Electrical Design Engineer, you shall be responsible for the design and delivery of all electrical and associated ELV systems of a wide range of projects in the building services. Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Undertake electrical systems design, predominantly for building projects, including but not limited to MV and LV power systems, normal & emergency lighting systems, earthing & lightning protection systems, fire alarm and life safety systems, ICT, security systems and other ELV systems. To include preparation and delivery of design layouts, schematics, calculations, reports and specification from concept to tender design.
• Support for conducting primary technical reviews on design deliverables related to electrical system design.
• Preparation of load estimation for the project, including coordination with other disciplines and third party for electrical load and other requirements.
• Assist to Senior Engineer for space planning, report and preliminary calculations during concept design stage.
• Where design on middle east projects is being performed remotely with other Ramboll offices or by subconsultant, collaborate closely with those remote design teams and ensure compliance with local requirements and where directed, assist and represent the satisfactory performance of their services to local clients and stakeholders.
• Provide electrical engineering technical support and engage personally where required to successfully enable Local Authorities’ approvals on all projects.
• Mentor and coach junior and graduate engineers where directed.
• Check and review electrical design work undertaken by junior and graduate engineers.
• Forecast, plan and manage own workload and progress against agreed plan and criteria.
• Evaluate and advise to lead/senior engineer on electrical related design changes to ensure change management.
• Strong attention to detail, team working, collaboration, organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Ensure to follow QA/QC procedures in the projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies.
• Maintain and participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events to develop own expertise.

Qualifications

• From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this Snr Electrical Design Engineer role, we believe your starting point is:
• BE Electrical with min 8 years of professional experience, out of which a minimum of 5 years should be in Singapore/ Malaysia projects as an added advantage.
• Proven track record in building services design with different types of sectors, including high rise, commercial, residential, retail, healthcare, industrial, educational, refurbishment, etc.
• Proven record as a Project Engineer on several projects.
• Experienced in working within teams on multi-disciplinary projects and interacting with a wide range of architectural, engineering and planning disciplines.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles for LV, Lighting, ELV and FA/FLS design.
• System overview knowledge of buildings mechanical and public health systems.
• An ability to adapt to different working styles and the unique business culture of the Middle East.
• Experienced in electrical design to BS-EN, NEC, CIBSE, NFPA standards.
• A knowledge and experience of local statutory authorities’ regulations and submission requirements across Singapore/ Malaysia.
• Proven ability to carry out both manual and computer aided calculations, problem solving, technical analyses, etc.
• Proficient in LV power system modelling and analysis software such as Amtech (or similar), lighting software (Dialux Evo, Relux, or similar), Lightning Protection (Strike Risk or similar) and generator sizing.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office suite.
• Knowledge and experience of AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit and Navisworks would be recommended.
• Knowledge of BIM automation / digitalisation techniques and standards.
• Awareness of sustainable design practices and technologies, preferably having worked on LEED certified projects.
• Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: self-motivated, team player and able to work independently with minimum supervision and a flexible attitude in an environment with frequently changing deadlines and can be relied on to meet deadlines.

Additional Information

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in Asia Pacific has close to 500 people working across ten offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Architecture & Landscape.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in Asia Pacific

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation‑owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in Asia Pacific has close to 500 people working across ten offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Architecture & Landscape.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at ***************@ramboll.com with such requests.